Mechanics Institute

The history of the Mechanics Institute at the heart of our village

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Eyam Oral Histories

Interviews with residents of Eyam telling the recent history of the village

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The Plague in Eyam

The Plague story - presented here in two viewpoints.

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Village School

Some anecdotes from the record books. (The punishment section will be of most interest to serving teachers)

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Industry in and around Eyam

All the important present and historical industries

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Village architecture

The prosperity of Eyam's industrial past has left a considerable variation of building styles within the village

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Birdlife and Flora

Lesley May has compiled some brief notes on the natural history aspect of the village

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The Church

St. Lawrence Church Eyam

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Rectors of Eyam

Brief lives of some of the more notable of the past leaders of the church in Eyam

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Non-conformist worship in Eyam

The Wesleyan reform and Methodist chapels

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Farming

Past and present changes to agriculture in the village

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Mining

Eyam has a rich history of mineral industries. Today this remains only through the Fine Grindings mine, and the Stoney Middleton quarries. The industrial relics abound however, and the geology of the area is fascinating

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Geology

Eyam lies at the junction of the Limestone and the Sandstone - the Dark Peak and the White Peak

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Underground Eyam

Explore the caves and mines of the area

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